Summer Is Quickly Escaping Me...

I feel very irregular with posting lately! I have been busy reading the vampire books, soaking up the fragments of summer at the beach, working, and spending time with Lila and Billy (separately,of course!). I am gearing up for a long-awaited visit from Betsy with Baby O, which I am very excited about! Baby O and I have lots of singing, walks, and cuddling to catch up on! Next week, I start school, which I am excited about, its my last semester!!!! I will hopefully stay on top of this project, and since I like to dress up everyday for school, it shouldn't be that hard. I am bummed that its starting to get darker earlier, and that the temperature is dropping. I don't mind fall though, its the freezing winters I hate, and all that damn snow! Today I scored a blue Gucci wallet at work for dirt cheap. It's not brand-new, but I like my things a touch worn anyways, it adds character! Yesterday Billy and I ate awful Chinese food for dinner, and then we rented Polanski's Chinatown from the library, which is one of my favorites. I am always inspired by Faye Dunaway's precision makeup, her delicate curls, and her array of unique hats!


I especially love that hat!



My Plaid Summer Saver...
I am digging plaid over white, and lace-up oxfords to go with everything! I found these guys at Savers, and I really love the pointed toes...

Dress: Jasmine Sola, ages ago
Shirt: Heritage 1981
Shoes: Savers (thrifted!)
Sunnies: UO
Bow: Claires
Necklace: Savers (thrifted!)
Bag: F21

Retro Beachwear

This past Monday was spent at the beach. I am very into one piece bathing suits. I am not trying to hide anything in them, I just like the chic, retro silhouette they afford. I know that this season there have been lots of pseudo vintage one pieces available at stores like Urban Outfitters, but some come off as too contrived for my taste. This brown suit, originally by Inc. at Macy's but unearthed amongst the racks at Marshall's is deliciously simple. Instead of $88, this one cost me $10! I like the thin straps, high-cut legs, and square neckline. It's lined with wiring which is just terrific for me. After being a bikini-wearer for years, I haven't stepped out in one all season! I think it looks especially good with my new ripoff pink wayfarers. I own classic black Rayban wayfarers, but their pink ones were too light in the lenses. These knockoff ones were cheap (as trendy things should be) and paired with my bathing suit, the effect is very Russel Stover strawberry creme chocolates. I wear a scarf every time I hit the beach, and lucky for me, I've got a hatbox full of vintage printed ones from my Mom. My hair was darkened recently and I don't want sun-bleached highlights to spoil it, but also, wearing a scarf on one's head stimulates stylish intrigue. Do it once and you'll be hooked. Finally, I must have my Forever 21 spotted coverup. My mom always has some funky coverup on, and I always adored them growing up. This one is very 70s or 60s to me and I love the fun colors, and the tan compliments my brown suit. Getting ready for the beach is fun, because things don't really have to match, they just sort of go together. With a little creativity, you'll find yourself branching away from the typical tank + cutoffs+ball cap combo and into a more fun, interesting beachside look!

suit: Inc, at Marshall's
sunnies: Newbury Comics
sandles: small accessory shop on Newbury St., Boston
scarf: Mom

cover-up: forever 21

Lemonade: Del's, a summertime tradition
Pretzel: what I ate for lunch that day, yum!
Vogue: timeless beach reading
Straw bag: fits everything, looks great, mine's from my Bf's mom and comes from the Philippines
Scarf: vintage and colorful
tunic: polka dots rule
suit: This one's from Land's End.
sandals: delicate daisies!
sunblock: I burn so quickly!
scarf: I've got a few favs for the beach on hand
sunnies: chic and bright!
tunic: floaty and fabulous!
book: Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy. I'm too old for summer reading, but I make my own from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before you die by Peter Boxall.

Lace-Laden

I usually do not wear much lace on a day to day basis, but I feel it offers a delicate feeling of antiquity to any outfit. Sitting in my two closets are these lace pieces which I felt I needed to revive to offer myself some options for their integration into my day-to-day wardrobe. It was blazingly hot out, so I decided to shoot in the shade. Here are the results (p.s., most of these pieces are old, why spend tons of $$ when gas is so much?!):



dress:"Vintage" Liz Claiborne (found in hall closet)
rocket ship necklace: Girlprops
heels: BCBG Max Azria, Nordstrom
bracelet: Grandma
bag: Momma
sunglasses: St. Mark's Place, street vendor
shoes: Charlotte Russe


dress: Pink Frog, Chicago
wedges: Bp Shoes, Nordstrom
belt: Pacific Sunwear, very old
locket: Ocean Lockets by Hannah Wood
pearls: vintage from Beppette
blaze: found in closet
belt: pacsun as well, old as well
t-straps: forever
scowl: bratty neighbors being noisy
dress: Necessary Objects, Nordstrom
purple earrings: thrifted
heels: Nine West by way of Marshall's
necklace:my mom
sunglasses: random




Earring dress an outfit up!
dress: Delias, worn 5 yrs ago for my sweet sixteen!
hoodie: Gap
shoes: handpainted keds by me!
earrings: H&M
sparkely belt: Nordstrom
pink shoes: Wet Seal



pearl bracelet: forever
pink dress: As You Wish, Nordstrom
Green dress: Anthropologie
feather clip: made by me


lace scoopneck top: express (its sheer so I wore a white tank underneath)
cuffed capris: gap
sunglasses: ray-ban
heels: nine west
pink button-up:target
skirt: aa
flats: vintage
sweater: H&M
shorts: Old Navy
pink heels: Charlotte Russe




Black Shoes: Nine West by way of Marshall's
pink pencil: aa
black top: Super Lucky Cat at Nordstrom
hat: random website
gold skirt: from Bepette
Smiths Tee: Cast-off from Bepette
blazer: closet
wedges: bp shoes, Nordstrom
sunglasses: random
locket: Hannah Wood
button-up: target
shorts: Nordstrom








I'd really appreciate some feedback via the comments!!! Thanks!!!